F1: Bernie Ecclestone meets Montreal NASCAR race promoter

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone this week met in London, Great Britain with a potential promoter for a revived Canadian grand prix .

We reported that talks to restore the event are taking place, and it now emerges that Formula 1's chief executive met with Francois Dumontier (photo) about once again promoting a Montreal race.

Dumontier, head of the Stock-Car Montreal company, was involved in the most recent Canadian grands prix, until the deal with Ecclestone broke down after last year's race.

CBC and Radio-Canada report that Dumontier and Ecclestone did not sign a new contract on Tuesday, but their talks were about a race revival as soon as 2010.

A decision is expected next Wednesday, June 24.


photo: Philippe Champoux - Auto123.com